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Learn about the oil types, oil filters, and when to get your oil changed. Provided to you by the service staff at David McDavid Acura of Austin. Click on a question below to discover it's recommended answer.

Every automaker has their own guidelines about how often you need an oil change. Your best bet is to check your owner’s manual. As a general rule, your oil should be changed every six months or 7,500 miles, whichever comes first. A dealership service department will rotate your tires and look for any problems if you have your oil change done there.

The thickness or the weighting of the oil. This determines how fast or slow the oil will break down while running through the engine.

Get it taken care of as soon as possible. When engine oil breaks down and loses its viscosity it does not allow the necessary lubricant for your engines friction. Failing to get an oil change will ultimately result in engine damage and that can get very expensive very fast. You could damage the camshaft or pistons and have to replace either part. You’ll also experience subpar performance and efficiency. An oil change is basically insurance for your engine block.

The oil filter filters the oil going through the engine to prevent any contaminants from getting into the engine. Oil filters can also play a vital role in engine pressure.

Oil plays three major roles within the engine. First, it lubricates all the moving metal parts so they don’t damage one another. Second, the oil flows through the engine and removes heat, effectively helping to keep the engine cool and prevent any overheating issues. Third, oil prevents carbon deposits from building up on and damaging the cooler parts of the engine.